World #1

for Architecture and the Built Environment. The Bartlett has also ranked #1 in the UK for the tenth year in a row.

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Study with us
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Study with us

We train future sustainability leaders with the skills to shape the sustainability agenda across energy, resources, the built environment and heritage.

Research
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Research

We manage a research portfolio at the forefront of decarbonisation and sustainability transformations valued at over £60M.

People
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People

Most of our work is in partnership with industry, government and other academic bodies, ensuring that what we do has a real-world impact.

About us
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About us

Welcome to BSEER, where four institutes unite to tackle key challenges in the built environment, focusing on energy, resources, environmental design, and heritage.

Our Institutes

UCL Energy Institute
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UCL Energy Institute

Delivering world-leading learning, research and policy support on the challenges of climate change and energy security.

UCL Institute for Sustainable Heritage
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UCL Institute for Sustainable Heritage

Delivering sustainable solutions to real-world cultural heritage problems through ground-breaking, cross-disciplinary research and innovative teaching for future heritage leaders.

UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources
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UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources

Providing evidence, expertise and training to respond to climate change and support sustainable transitions for people and planet.

UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
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UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering

Pursuing a deeper understanding of the interactions between the built environment and health, human wellbeing, productivity, energy use and climate change.

Our research stories in The Bartlett Review

How human behaviour is the key to tackling indoor air pollution
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How human behaviour is the key to tackling indoor air pollution

Studying Londoners’ ventilation habits reveals we have more control over air quality than we think.

Making better use of London’s green spaces
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Making better use of London’s green spaces

From nature buffs to keep-fit fanatics, everyone uses green space differently — so how can we make these spaces work for Londoners?

Uncovering the health inequalities in London housing
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Uncovering the health inequalities in London housing

UCL researchers are investigating the vicious cycle of sickness caused by low-income London housing.

What's on

Events

26 Mar to 15 May

in person

London Intersections

26 Mar 2026 - 15 May 2026

16 Apr to 02 Jul

in person

Smell training: communicating olfactory perceptions

16 Apr 2026 - 02 Jul 2026

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UCL200 at the Bartlett

This year we’re celebrating 200 years of UCL. Find out what the Bartlett's got planned to celebrate.

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